1968 Omega Seamaster 300 'Circle T' 165.024 British Royal Navy Issued

This piece, a Reference ST 165.024, is a military-issued Omega Seamaster dating back to 1968. Housed in a 41mm stainless steel case, it features the signature twisted lugs, a fully graduated, 60-click bezel; a signed, screw-down crown; and fixed spring bars — a design feature preferred by the Ministry of Defence — which combined with a one-piece nylon strap, significantly decreased the risk of losing the watch by eliminating spring bar failure.

Matte black dial features a ‘big triangle’ 12 o’clock marker, a matching ‘sword’ handset, a center mounted ‘spear’ seconds hand and a ‘Circle-T’ insignia denoting the use of tritium on the dial. The solid screw-caseback bears an engraved military code and the ‘broad arrow’ logo signifying that this piece was issued property of Her Majesty

Accompanied by an array of documents confirming its authenticity, date of production, and provenance, this piece delivers with an extract from Omega’s archives.

Reference: 165.024

Serial: 26,309,XXX

Year: 1968

Dial: Tritium - Black - 'Circle T'

Hands: Tritium - Sword Hands

Bracelet: Tan Nylon Strap with English flag

Case Size: 41mm x 13.5mm Thickness X 49.3mm Lug to Lug - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Accessories: Omega Extracts and service paperwork


Crystal: Plexiglass

Bracelet size: 7.75”

Case back: 165.024 inner stamp - very well pronounced Arrow and text on back

Caliber: 552 - (+6 s/d 240 Amp) - Automatic - Serviced in 2012 by Omega

The case has light normal wear, especially for being from the 60's. Dial is very clean with a few missing lume spots and has turned a green hue. The hands have a couple rust spots and missing lume spots and have became a nice beige. The crystal is in great shape. The 552 movement was serviced by Omega in 2012 and is running +6 s/d 240 Amp. Bezel is in immaculate condition.

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